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GDS 47E

1990 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 47E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,648 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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GDS 47E is a 1990 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDS 47E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GDS 47E registered?

GDS 47E is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 19 July 1990.

Is GDS 47E safe to buy?

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